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they actually refunded me my money back because they scrapped my side skirts....and told me, "this alignment is on us".....i promised i would never go back to a firestone....this was in ST Louis, MO.....
when i moved here to KC i saw almost all firestones had a inground rack and it was time to give them a shot again
it takes them 2 minutes to drive my car on and off the rack....no need for any wood at firestone....all wood is being used very well at home
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Melvin bro i respect that but firestone has messed up my car when trying to get it on and off a alignment rack which is not inground....
they actually refunded me my money back because they scrapped my side skirts....and told me, "this alignment is on us".....i promised i would never go back to a firestone....this was in ST Louis, MO.....
when i moved here to KC i saw almost all firestones had a inground rack and it was time to give them a shot again
it takes them 2 minutes to drive my car on and off the rack....no need for any wood at firestone....all wood is being used very well at home
they actually refunded me my money back because they scrapped my side skirts....and told me, "this alignment is on us".....i promised i would never go back to a firestone....this was in ST Louis, MO.....
when i moved here to KC i saw almost all firestones had a inground rack and it was time to give them a shot again
it takes them 2 minutes to drive my car on and off the rack....no need for any wood at firestone....all wood is being used very well at home
Swoosh great job in the coupon code thread that is prety cool of you doing that for Azine community, props for that work.
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^^^ Thanks bro....appreciate the kind words
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Well I put on my works last night and went to Firestone again to see if they'd be willing to do it since the works are 19" instead of the 18" BBS LM reps I had one. I was also hoping for a more balsy rep to be willing to try it.
Got there, the front desk guy said he would try to get it on walked outside and the tech said it wouldn't happen. Something about the ramps popping up after the front wheels go on and they would hit the side skirts. Also mentioned that he wouldn't be able to get it to factory specs blah blah blah
Got there, the front desk guy said he would try to get it on walked outside and the tech said it wouldn't happen. Something about the ramps popping up after the front wheels go on and they would hit the side skirts. Also mentioned that he wouldn't be able to get it to factory specs blah blah blah
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Well I put on my works last night and went to Firestone again to see if they'd be willing to do it since the works are 19" instead of the 18" BBS LM reps I had one. I was also hoping for a more balsy rep to be willing to try it.
Got there, the front desk guy said he would try to get it on walked outside and the tech said it wouldn't happen. Something about the ramps popping up after the front wheels go on and they would hit the side skirts. Also mentioned that he wouldn't be able to get it to factory specs blah blah blah
Got there, the front desk guy said he would try to get it on walked outside and the tech said it wouldn't happen. Something about the ramps popping up after the front wheels go on and they would hit the side skirts. Also mentioned that he wouldn't be able to get it to factory specs blah blah blah
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try the va tire and auto man. even if you have to come out to gainesville area, im just a tad higher than you and they had no problem with mine. at least you have an alignment but im pretty sure they wont warranty the alignment
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quanaman, i agree you wanna get an alignment really bad but it takes a blasy rep to scratch your rims/underbody....they wont be liable for the hit as they already told you they cant do it....
better safe than sorry bro....
better safe than sorry bro....
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but it sounds like they were trying to put the car on a traditional lift that uses the side jackpoints, doesn't it? You sure they didn't think you wanted to get your fluids flushed...
For the PCD install...it'll be easier than you think. I made it this super hard thing, and it wasn't. Best thing is night before, get off your covers, lower covers, remove Jpipe and bottom bracket for the rear oem cat and passenger radiator fan and reservoir.
Then, next morning, BAM...knock it out. Took me a total of 6 hours the first time I did it. Next time when I removed to wrap with header wrap etc...took me 2.75 hours total.
Also, put a towel on the engine and just get comfy working there, point a fan at yourself and just relax.
For the PCD install...it'll be easier than you think. I made it this super hard thing, and it wasn't. Best thing is night before, get off your covers, lower covers, remove Jpipe and bottom bracket for the rear oem cat and passenger radiator fan and reservoir.
Then, next morning, BAM...knock it out. Took me a total of 6 hours the first time I did it. Next time when I removed to wrap with header wrap etc...took me 2.75 hours total.
Also, put a towel on the engine and just get comfy working there, point a fan at yourself and just relax.
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The best option is PTUNNING in Manassas VA. They specialized in lowered cars and is just around the corner from Dash Motor Sports.
The prices are little higher but they will definetly work on cars that are super low.
http://www.ptuning.com/html/services.cfm
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but it sounds like they were trying to put the car on a traditional lift that uses the side jackpoints, doesn't it? You sure they didn't think you wanted to get your fluids flushed...
For the PCD install...it'll be easier than you think. I made it this super hard thing, and it wasn't. Best thing is night before, get off your covers, lower covers, remove Jpipe and bottom bracket for the rear oem cat and passenger radiator fan and reservoir.
Then, next morning, BAM...knock it out. Took me a total of 6 hours the first time I did it. Next time when I removed to wrap with header wrap etc...took me 2.75 hours total.
Also, put a towel on the engine and just get comfy working there, point a fan at yourself and just relax.
For the PCD install...it'll be easier than you think. I made it this super hard thing, and it wasn't. Best thing is night before, get off your covers, lower covers, remove Jpipe and bottom bracket for the rear oem cat and passenger radiator fan and reservoir.
Then, next morning, BAM...knock it out. Took me a total of 6 hours the first time I did it. Next time when I removed to wrap with header wrap etc...took me 2.75 hours total.
Also, put a towel on the engine and just get comfy working there, point a fan at yourself and just relax.
As for the PCDs, I had them before but sold them to SICK TLS (Glenn). He said he installed them in less than 2 hours and when I saw/heard his car at the meet last weekend I got jealous and had to get my hands on another set... lo and behold, the black market came through for me again
I forgot to mention that Tires Plus is part of Firestone you might consider looking for one around your area. I know they have one in Stafford VA and they also did my alignment and is a ramp up system.
The best option is PTUNNING in Manassas VA. They specialized in lowered cars and is just around the corner from Dash Motor Sports.
The prices are little higher but they will definetly work on cars that are super low.
http://www.ptuning.com/html/services.cfm
The best option is PTUNNING in Manassas VA. They specialized in lowered cars and is just around the corner from Dash Motor Sports.
The prices are little higher but they will definetly work on cars that are super low.
http://www.ptuning.com/html/services.cfm
In the end I was told Radley Acura has an alignment system that can accommodate lowered cars so I set up an appointment with a buddy who can do it on the side there for me on Saturday for a few bucks. He's done suspension work on my car and done alignments before and I'm sure whatever rack they have he will get it up there and do it right. I Will also be getting some tires mounted on my Aspecs so stay tuned as those will likely be the next wheels on the car in the near future.
Snapped some quick pics of the works with the new lowered stance. I like it but the rear is a bit sunken in.
Front offset is +38 and then a 15mm spacer so real offset is +23.
Rear offset is +24 no spacers
The front two wheels have the lips sanded down so they're not shiny. The rears are still polished, they haven't been sanded down yet for re-polishing.
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Wheels look great man. Rear doesn't look sunken to me at all. Looks like you could go another 1/2" lower front and rear though.
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idk why it was so quick on mine. idk maybe i just got lucky. no seized bolts and just one nice scrape of skin off my knuckle. we will get it done, but not this weekend since im going to be shit faced for the next two days at my bachelor party in atlantic city!
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^^^
the rear itself took 2 hours for me....the front was easy but just time consuming to get the fan and everything else out of the way....
the rear itself took 2 hours for me....the front was easy but just time consuming to get the fan and everything else out of the way....
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I think Glenn just has ridiculous skills or is really lucky haha. He did a good job on my suspension I know that; we had the set in within 2.5 hours but had to take apart the front to fix a few things on the driver's side front wheel. My car, for me, is always a pain in the ass so hopefully the PCDs will be as easy as the suspension was
Have fun in A-City!!!
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i like how you can see the LED's for the footwell lighting.
nice pic, Q!
nice pic, Q!
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Woah, those Works are much better
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Tell your "ball & chain" not to touch those visors....
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They look good in the pic, but are rough in person I'm working on refinishing them though!
Haha she makes mistakes when it comes to the car, but she's still the best
Look at this.... I was like
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LOL...better choose your battles...you an always wipe that door panel off.
Great shots...
I actually have footwell lighting too...but I went a different route and only have 1 blue 360 deg led on a switch. My door courtesy light's circuit got fried on the multiplex unit so I put vinyl over them...
Those works should make you never put the other wheels back on. You CAN'T get bored of those!
Great shots...
I actually have footwell lighting too...but I went a different route and only have 1 blue 360 deg led on a switch. My door courtesy light's circuit got fried on the multiplex unit so I put vinyl over them...
Those works should make you never put the other wheels back on. You CAN'T get bored of those!
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hahaha....i know what you feel Q....my wifey respects my car and doesnt do that....i mean if she is very tired, i will ask her to put her feet on the dash....
but but but never liked it when my girlfriend(s) did so....hated that to the core....i still remember asking my ex girl to take her feet off the dash or walk home....am glad she didnt call my bluff
but but but never liked it when my girlfriend(s) did so....hated that to the core....i still remember asking my ex girl to take her feet off the dash or walk home....am glad she didnt call my bluff
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Pick your battles, for sure....
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My girlfriend puts her bare feet on my dashboard
Even worse, sometimes her toes touch my windshield and smear it!
Even worse, sometimes her toes touch my windshield and smear it!
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Hahaha. You guys are too much
Had a decent day today. Met up again with Glenn to get the new PCDs installed. They're RV6 V3's that I got from a member here on the forum.
Surprisingly the install went pretty well. It took around 2.5 hours including everything. Luckily no set backs or hang ups so it was basically as good as it gets
First impressions: I'm pretty happy with them; I have some pretty decent rasp between 3-4k RPMs and still have some smell I think from the anti-seize so hopefully it will tone down soon enough. Luckily my sense of smell isn't that great. Not sure what I will do about the rasp; I'm not sure I'm okay with it. I've only put about 9 miles on the car since the install so we'll have to see in the coming days.
I'm going to get tires mounted on my aspecs and my alignment done hopefully Wednesday. I took a look at my tires today and noticed some camber wear from having them on for less than like 200 miles. I also had some bad slicing on my tires which means I need to get my front fenders rolled. Need to get that taken care of ASAP!!
I picked up a set of USR's fully clear rear tails last week along with new gaskets. I've been getting bored of the Type-S tails for a while now so I'm going to give these a try. I also went ahead and sprang for the OEM Carbon Kit from Acura since I spoke with the parts manager and he agreed to price match Acuraoemparts.com
Here are a few pics of the install today. Last one is Glenn's UA7 and my UA6, both with 6k switchback and HID fogs with yellow overlays. hes got 6k headlight bulbs too whereas mine are stock.
Had a decent day today. Met up again with Glenn to get the new PCDs installed. They're RV6 V3's that I got from a member here on the forum.
Surprisingly the install went pretty well. It took around 2.5 hours including everything. Luckily no set backs or hang ups so it was basically as good as it gets
First impressions: I'm pretty happy with them; I have some pretty decent rasp between 3-4k RPMs and still have some smell I think from the anti-seize so hopefully it will tone down soon enough. Luckily my sense of smell isn't that great. Not sure what I will do about the rasp; I'm not sure I'm okay with it. I've only put about 9 miles on the car since the install so we'll have to see in the coming days.
I'm going to get tires mounted on my aspecs and my alignment done hopefully Wednesday. I took a look at my tires today and noticed some camber wear from having them on for less than like 200 miles. I also had some bad slicing on my tires which means I need to get my front fenders rolled. Need to get that taken care of ASAP!!
I picked up a set of USR's fully clear rear tails last week along with new gaskets. I've been getting bored of the Type-S tails for a while now so I'm going to give these a try. I also went ahead and sprang for the OEM Carbon Kit from Acura since I spoke with the parts manager and he agreed to price match Acuraoemparts.com
Here are a few pics of the install today. Last one is Glenn's UA7 and my UA6, both with 6k switchback and HID fogs with yellow overlays. hes got 6k headlight bulbs too whereas mine are stock.
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Nice-I like the last shot.
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i think ive got these pcd installs down. haha! didnt take too long plus we ended up taking off the lightweight underdrive pully and put it back to stock. got to love that snap-on cordless impact. makes taking crank bolts off cake
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Nice work, guys. Curious to hear a sound clip of the PCD's in action...
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